PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Julius Sance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gibson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Aint Never Scared. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Sance
vs
Gibson

183 cm
22
195 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

186 cm
23
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident

We Go Hard

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Sance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Sance shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sance showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sance is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gibson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sance.
Gibson is holding on to half guard well.
Sance wants to take a breather but Gibson is having none of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sance from advancing position.
Sance slows the pace down in half guard.
Gibson won't allow Sance to pass to mount.
Gibson wants to get back to full guard.
Sance wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A punch combination from Gibson misses.
Gibson connects with a body shot.
Sance shoots in looking for a takedown. Gibson tries to sprawl out of it but Sance keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gibson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gibson throws a body punch but Sance moves out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sance shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sance tries to pass to full mount but Gibson defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gibson is trying to control but Sance passes into side control!
Gibson prevents Sance from moving into mount.
Gibson tries to escape but Sance is in control.

Sance goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Gibson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sance's guard! Nice work there by Gibson!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gibson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gibson thows a big elbow that misses.
Sance is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Sance is pulling down on Gibson's head to control his posture.
Sance is trying to control the position but Gibson postures up.
Sance keeping moving, preventing Gibson from controlling successfully.
Sance trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gibson throws a right and a left that Sance avoids nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Sance shoots in and bounces Gibson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Sance trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sance stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson wants to stand up but Sance is controlling him.
Gibson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Julius Sance dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Sance closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gibson circles away.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sance as he avoids it easily.
Sance gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily

and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Gibson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sance has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sance looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gibson is one step ahead there.

Sance has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Gibson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sance is pulling down on Gibson's head. It's preventing any offense from Gibson, at least for the moment.
Sance controls Gibson momentarily but Gibson frees himself.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson thows a big elbow that misses.
Sance is trying to keep Gibson in close.
Gibson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gibson throws a big right hand that misses.
Sance is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Sance shoots in and bounces Gibson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Sance from controlling successfully.
Sance is really struggling to control Gibson but he's trying to hold on to the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sance drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gibson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gibson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gibson!
Gibson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sance keeps working.
Sance is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gibson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sance is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sance is looking to control Gibson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sance avoid being mounted?

Gibson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sance sees it coming and defends easily.
Sance regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gibson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sance trying to keep a closed guard but Gibson is proving a slippery customer.

Sance has his foot on Gibson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gibson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson distracts Sance with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Julius Sance overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gibson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sance looking for a sweep. Not yet Sance, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sance is on top in guard.
Sance wants to control from the top but Gibson keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sance prevents Gibson from getting back to his feet.
Sance looking to sit in guard and control but Gibson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gibson wants to control from the top but Sance keeps moving.
Gibson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Gibson fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Sance.
Gibson is trying to get back to his feet.
Sance working away.

Sance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

Sance tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gibson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sance has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sance is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Sance is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gibson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sance wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sance throws a strike aimed at the side of Gibson's head but Gibson avoids it well.

Sance has hold of Gibson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Gibson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Sance cranks the arm and Gibson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Gibson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Julius Sance!